PT-2026-24244 · Fortinet · Forticlientlinux

Published

2026-03-10

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Updated

2026-03-26

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CVE-2026-24018

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

VectorAV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Fortinet FortiClientLinux versions 7.2.2 through 7.2.12 Fortinet FortiClientLinux versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4
Description A flaw exists in Fortinet FortiClientLinux that involves a symbolic link (Symlink) following issue. This can allow a local, unprivileged user to gain root privileges.
Recommendations Update FortiClientLinux to a version later than 7.2.12. Update FortiClientLinux to a version later than 7.4.4.

Exploit

Fix

LPE

Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

BDU:2026-04120
CVE-2026-24018
ZDI-26-186

Affected Products

Forticlientlinux